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Last known Hells Angels bunker in Quebec demolished after long legal saga
SHERBROOKE, Que. - The Crown prosecutor's office in Quebec says the last known Hells Angels bunker in the province has been demolished. A spokeswoman confirmed the notorious red-roofed landmark was to...
Jun 30, 2021
'No guarantees' of papal apology for residential schools after Vatican trip: AFN
OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says there are no guarantees an Indigenous delegation travelling to the Vatican will lead to Pope Francis apologizing in Canada for t...
Jun 30, 2021
Former Sask. mountie charged with murder granted bail
Editor's note: This story was amended at 2:50 p.m. to remove details related to bail conditions.A former Saskatchewan RCMP officer charged with first degree murder, has been granted release from custo...
Jun 30, 2021
Convenience store being added to Nickle's Corner Diner in Melfort
A convenience store is being added to Nickles Corner in Melfort.The idea came after closing the dining room and switching to takeout and delivery out of the banquet room due to the COVID-19 pandemic.O...
Jun 30, 2021
Province reports 31 new cases of COVID-19, 13 new cases in Northern zones
With 31 new cases of COVID-19 and 60 recoveries reported today, this brings the provincial total to 48,854 cases; 47,851 total recoveries, and 435 cases considered active. This is the lowest number of...
Jun 30, 2021
Melfort Grads celebrated with drive-by parade
The Melfort Fire Department kicked off the drive-by parade for Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiates 2021 graduating class.Fire trucks, followed by Melfort Ambulance, and police drove by the grad...
Jun 30, 2021
Important Ways To Beat the Heat
The heatwave continues in Canada's west with record breaking temperatures.Environment Canada's weather forecast shows a prolonged heat wave into next week for most of Saskatchewan. Temperatures will d...
Jun 30, 2021
Allowing navy commander to keep job after Vance golf game is disturbing: Freeland
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is "disturbed" by the military's decision to let the commander of the Royal Canadian Navy keep his job after golfing with the former chief of ...
Jun 30, 2021
Economic aid could be extended beyond the fall if recovery falters, Freeland says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she doesn't expect workers and business to need a slew of financial supports come this fall if the economic recovery moves along as expected. Freeland ...
Jun 30, 2021
Year-end figures show Saskatchewan’s deficit lower than expected
Saskatchewan is reporting a $1.13-billion deficit for the 2020-21 fiscal year - a significantly lower number than was forecast.The deficit announced by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer on Wednesday is ...
Jun 30, 2021